In the Chinese Lunar Calendar, 2017 is the Year of the Rooster. Chinese astrology is based on a 12 years cycle, represented by twelve animals. The rooster is the tenth animal in the Chinese calendar. It is depicted as upfront and honest, vain and liking the pomp. The obverse of the coin features the Ian Rank-Broadley effigy of Queen Elizabeth II with the 2017 date, precious metal content, and monetary denomination.